International observers in Algeria have endorsed the presidential election which was won by the incumbent, Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
A monitor from European security organisation, the OSCE, said the result was clearly what the Algerian people wanted.
Mr Bouteflika was re-elected with 83% of votes cast. However, his main rival, former prime minister Ali Benflis, has claimed 'massive fraud'.
Mr Benflis, who took just 8% of the votes, said he would appeal against the result.
